What's Happening with Julia

Weekend in the Sun

I’m off to Corpus Christi this weekend to race in the Beach to Bay Marathon Relay.  My team, (three men, three women, all over a *certain* age), Someday is Now, are defending out first place finish in our division.  Which means, for me, no stopping to chat with the water people.  HA!  … Read More »

Chaos and Writing

My tolerance for writing amid chaos has diminished considerably over the last few years.  How did I do it when I had a house full of people?  How did I do it when I was working a demanding full time job?  Now, if there is the slightest distraction and I can’t concentrate.  Note to self:  … Read More »

More Hard Stuff About Writing

I have written a little more than half of a book, and I still haven’t found the rhythm.  I didn’t even realize this was a thing until yesterday, when I was going back through the pages, trying to figure out what was wrong.  It finally dawned on me that the characters are … Read More »

Designing Women

Remember that show?  I wish I had some designing women right now.  I have knocked the wall down, and…ahem…I’ve ordered some new living room chairs and an ottoman, and now I am thinking the whole room needs a new look.  Fresh paint, a new rug, maybe some new art.  But I am … Read More »

The Renovations Begin

Have you ever seen a dumber wall?  It exists for no purpose other than to irritate me.  Well today, this puppy is coming down.  I am so happy!  Getting new light fixtures and a couple of other cosmetic enhancements as well.
So…I have a book due in June.  What do … Read More »

It’s a Party! Come be Healthy With Me

I am really excited!   I am, at long last, launching a page for those of us who have come together because we love to read, and who want to be healthy.  I am talking about women who are probably never going to be a cover model.  Who could use some support … Read More »

NFL Draft!

I am a hopeless football fan.  The NFL draft is starting and I hope the Cowboys fill the positions we need!  Jerry Jones, don’t screw this up!
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Something New in the Works

Books, yes, I have new books in the works and will be talking about that when I have the green light.  But this something new is not about books–it’s about a cheeseburger. Who doesn’t like a good cheeseburger and fries?  Stay tuned…
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Great Weeks Don’t Come Around that Often

But it’s been a great week for me.  For starters, I thought of a plot.  I’ve blogged before that plotting is hardest for me, so this is a personal victory.  I found a contractor to take out the kitchen wall I absolutely loathe and despise.  I can’t wait!  And, drum roll… Seduction … Read More »

The Lowly Loquat

We planted a tree in our backyard a few years ago.  I produced maybe five loquats, but because I didn’t know what they were, I assumed they were like crabapples.  They did not produce again, mainly because a huge Arizona Ash took over the sky and refused to let the loquat have … Read More »